Willowbrook School
107%
Capacity
449
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Willowbrook School
Willowbrook School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Exeter community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Willowbrook School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Chris Greenhall, it falls under Devon local authority.
Willowbrook School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 57 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Willowbrook School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Swimming, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Exeter, Willowbrook School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Summer Lane, Exeter, Exeter, EX4 8NN |
| Headteacher | Chris Greenhall |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.9% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
75
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Summer Lane, Exeter
Exeter, EX4 8NN
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